ABOUT US

Moe (South Street) Primary School, established in 1951, is located in a residential area of Moe, 134 kilometres south east of Melbourne. The site is situated above the town in a quiet residential area close to a major sports ground and the local swimming pool.

Spacious school grounds, a range of recreational equipment, an attractive entry and the wonderful view of Mount Baw Baw make for a pleasant environment. Visitors to the school receive a warm welcome from staff and students.

The school recently completed stage 1 of a total rebuild. This resulted in a ($4.2mil) new building being built to house 8 classrooms, a library, offices, staff room and toilet facilities. Stage 2/3 will see additional rooms plus a facility which includes a gymnasium, art room, canteen and music room

Recreational facilities include an oval, basketball/netball court, cricket pitches, fitness track and modular and adventure playground equipment.

Student enrolments have fluctuated between 245 and 282 since 1994. Most students live within the immediate area although a number attend this school in preference to others nearer their home. Further growth in population is expected in the long term. It is anticipated that the long term enrolment will be around rise to 375.

The School utilises an integrated and structured approach to learning based on the Victorian Essential Learning standards. Specialist teachers provide:

Library

Music and

Art/Craft programs.

A range of intervention, special assistance, engagement and extension programs include:

Reading Recovery

Breakfast Club

Bridges

Bridging the Gap

Plant and Animal Program

Life Education

Peer Mediation

Peer Activity Leaders

Clubs

Interschool sport

Choir

Musicals

Camping programs

Sever Language Disorder program

Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) programs including a valuable life skills program

Perceptual motor program (PMP)

Parents as tutors

Whole Class music and

Individual instrumental lessons.

Parents are encouraged to be involved in School Council, fundraising, Canteen and in educational programs such as reading, group work, assisting individual children, sport and excursions, as well as other facilitative structures within the school. Parents are trained in Bridges, Bridging the Gap and other programs on an annual basis, while targeted parents may attend information sessions such parenting programs etc

The School is part of the Moe cluster of schools with Lowanna Secondary College, Moe (Elizabeth Street), Moe (Albert Street), Newborough, Newborough East, Yallourn North and Rawson Primary Schools and Baringa Special School. The cluster provides collegiate support, conducts interschool sports and promotes the Junior Leadership Program for the primary students.